FS 1110 - Fashion Design I

Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to the fundamental creative process of fashion design, while applying foundational skills and techniques from previous courses into project work. Students will conduct primary research within the context of thematic concepts, develop elements that define a collection through aesthetic ideation and experimentation, and explore personal and unique approaches to fashion communication.

Prerequisites: FS 1000 - Fashion Industry Survey and FD 1235 - Observational Drawing

Course Learning Outcomes:

Conduct primary concept research to develop themes.
Interpret design themes into components of a collection including but not limited to mood, inspiration, color and fabric/trim boards.
Design fashion lineups in both hand flats and full color croquis that are thematically cohesive.
Present projects in a verbal, written and visual perspective that is unique and personal.

FS1110 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Required Textbooks:

Fashionpedia, 2016 edition, Publisher: Fashionary, ISBN-13 : 978-9881354761

Fashion Drawing, 2nd edition, 2018, Publisher: Bloomsbury, ISBN: PB: 978-1474270106 ePDF: 978-1474270113

Recommended Textbook:

The Fundamentals of Fashion Design (3rd ed.), 2017, Authors: Richard Sorger & Jenny Udale, Publisher: Bloomsbury, ISBN: PB 978-1-474270007 ePDF: 978-1474270014
Required Course Materials:

Sketchbook (9” x 12”)
Bristol Paper (11” x 14”)
Graph Paper (9” x 12”)
Sharpie Fine Point/Micron Black Pens
Sharpie Med Point/Micron Black Pens
Mechanical Pencils
Ruler
Watercolor Pencils
Watercolors
Watercolor Brush (medium size)
Markers (Copic brand as a suggestion for rendering skin-tone)
Tracing paper (9x12)
Small Sketchbook - 6” x 6” or comparable Clip board
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop if needed, not required.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

**Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing.